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Filo vs. Pound cake — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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How are Filo and Pound cake different?

  • Filo is richer in Selenium, Vitamin B1, Iron, Manganese, Vitamin B3, and Folate, while Pound cake is higher in Vitamin B12, and Choline.
  • Filo covers your daily need of Selenium 33% more than Pound cake.
  • Filo contains 4 times more Manganese than Pound cake. Filo contains 0.476mg of Manganese, while Pound cake contains 0.11mg.
  • Filo is lower in Saturated Fat.

Phyllo dough and Cake, pound, commercially prepared, butter (includes fresh and frozen) types were used in this article.

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Mineral Comparison

Mineral comparison score is based on the number of minerals by which one or the other food is richer. The "coverage" charts below show how much of the daily needs can be covered by 300 grams of the food.
Contains more Iron +116.9%
Contains more Magnesium +87.5%
Contains more Zinc +14%
Contains more Copper +140.5%
Contains more Manganese +332.7%
Contains more Selenium +366%
Contains more Calcium +327.3%
Contains more Phosphorus +86.7%
Contains more Potassium +101.4%
Contains less Sodium -21.9%
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 4% 121% 11% 33% 7% 63% 14% 34% 63% 128%
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 15% 56% 6% 60% 14% 50% 12% 14% 15% 28%
Contains more Iron +116.9%
Contains more Magnesium +87.5%
Contains more Zinc +14%
Contains more Copper +140.5%
Contains more Manganese +332.7%
Contains more Selenium +366%
Contains more Calcium +327.3%
Contains more Phosphorus +86.7%
Contains more Potassium +101.4%
Contains less Sodium -21.9%

Vitamin Comparison

Vitamin comparison score is based on the number of vitamins by which one or the other food is richer. The "coverage" charts below show how much of the daily needs can be covered by 300 grams of the food.
Filo
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Contains more Vitamin B1 +212.7%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +36.9%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +152.2%
Contains more Folate +109.5%
Contains more Vitamin K +47.1%
Contains more Vitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin E +712.5%
Contains more Vitamin D +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +60.6%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +20%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +∞%
Vitamin A Vitamin E Vitamin D Vitamin C Vitamin B1 Vitamin B2 Vitamin B3 Vitamin B5 Vitamin B6 Folate Vitamin B12 Vitamin K 0% 2% 0% 0% 136% 79% 77% 19% 7% 66% 0% 7%
Vitamin A Vitamin E Vitamin D Vitamin C Vitamin B1 Vitamin B2 Vitamin B3 Vitamin B5 Vitamin B6 Folate Vitamin B12 Vitamin K 15% 14% 24% 0% 44% 58% 31% 30% 9% 32% 45% 5%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +212.7%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +36.9%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +152.2%
Contains more Folate +109.5%
Contains more Vitamin K +47.1%
Contains more Vitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin E +712.5%
Contains more Vitamin D +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +60.6%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +20%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +∞%

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Protein +42%
Contains more Water +26%
Contains more Other +11.1%
Contains more Fats +132.7%
Equal in Carbs - 53.64
Equal in Other - 1.53
7% 6% 53% 33% 2%
Protein: 7.1 g
Fats: 6 g
Carbs: 52.6 g
Water: 32.6 g
Other: 1.7 g
5% 14% 54% 26%
Protein: 5 g
Fats: 13.96 g
Carbs: 53.64 g
Water: 25.87 g
Other: 1.53 g
Contains more Protein +42%
Contains more Water +26%
Contains more Other +11.1%
Contains more Fats +132.7%
Equal in Carbs - 53.64
Equal in Other - 1.53

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains less Saturated Fat -69.4%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +270.4%
Equal in Monounsaturated Fat - 3.02
27% 57% 17%
Saturated Fat: 1.47 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 3.149 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.923 g
43% 27% 30%
Saturated Fat: 4.811 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 3.02 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 3.419 g
Contains less Saturated Fat -69.4%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +270.4%
Equal in Monounsaturated Fat - 3.02

Comparison summary table

Pay attention to the rightmost column. It displays the amounts side by side, giving a clearer understanding of the difference.
Filo Pound cake
Lower in Sodium ok
Lower in Sugar ok
Lower in Cholesterol ok
Lower in Saturated Fat ok
Lower in Glycemic Index ok
Rich in minerals ok
Lower in price Equal
Rich in vitamins Equal

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Filo Pound cake Opinion
Net carbs 50.7g 53.04g Pound cake
Protein 7.1g 5g Filo
Fats 6g 13.96g Pound cake
Carbs 52.6g 53.64g Pound cake
Calories 299kcal 353kcal Pound cake
Starch 17.36g Pound cake
Fructose 0.33g Pound cake
Sugar 0.18g 33.36g Filo
Fiber 1.9g 0.6g Filo
Calcium 11mg 47mg Pound cake
Iron 3.21mg 1.48mg Filo
Magnesium 15mg 8mg Filo
Phosphorus 75mg 140mg Pound cake
Potassium 74mg 149mg Pound cake
Sodium 483mg 377mg Pound cake
Zinc 0.49mg 0.43mg Filo
Copper 0.101mg 0.042mg Filo
Manganese 0.476mg 0.11mg Filo
Selenium 23.3µg 5µg Filo
Vitamin A 0IU 241IU Pound cake
Vitamin A RAE 0µg 70µg Pound cake
Vitamin E 0.08mg 0.65mg Pound cake
Vitamin D 0IU 34IU Pound cake
Vitamin D 0µg 0.8µg Pound cake
Vitamin B1 0.541mg 0.173mg Filo
Vitamin B2 0.341mg 0.249mg Filo
Vitamin B3 4.073mg 1.615mg Filo
Vitamin B5 0.302mg 0.485mg Pound cake
Vitamin B6 0.03mg 0.036mg Pound cake
Folate 88µg 42µg Filo
Vitamin B12 0µg 0.36µg Pound cake
Vitamin K 2.5µg 1.7µg Filo
Tryptophan 0.088mg 0.041mg Filo
Threonine 0.194mg 153mg Pound cake
Isoleucine 0.246mg 0.204mg Filo
Leucine 0.49mg 0.397mg Filo
Lysine 0.158mg 0.198mg Pound cake
Methionine 0.126mg 0.117mg Filo
Phenylalanine 0.359mg 0.239mg Filo
Valine 0.286mg 0.249mg Filo
Histidine 0.159mg 0.117mg Filo
Cholesterol 0mg 66mg Filo
Trans Fat 0.192g Filo
Saturated Fat 1.47g 4.811g Filo
Omega-3 - DHA 0g 0.007g Pound cake
Omega-3 - EPA 0g 0.001g Pound cake
Omega-3 - DPA 0g 0.005g Pound cake
Monounsaturated Fat 3.149g 3.02g Filo
Polyunsaturated fat 0.923g 3.419g Pound cake
Omega-6 - Eicosadienoic acid 0.004g Pound cake
Omega-6 - Linoleic acid 2.895g Pound cake
Omega-6 - Gamma-linoleic acid 0.015g Pound cake
Omega-3 - ALA 0.372g Pound cake
Omega-6 - Dihomo-gamma-linoleic acid 0.008g Pound cake

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
Filo Pound cake
Low Fats diet ok
Low Carbs diet ok
Low Calories diet ok
Low Glycemic Index diet ok

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Vitamins & Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score

The summary scores indicate the extent to which this food can fulfill your daily vitamin and mineral requirements if you consume 3 servings, consisting of 100 grams of each (an approximation of 3 serving sizes).
Vitamins Daily Need Coverage Score
32%
Filo
25%
Pound cake
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
47%
Filo
26%
Pound cake

Comparison summary

Which food contains less Sodium?
Pound cake
Pound cake contains less Sodium (difference - 106mg)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Filo
Filo is lower in Sugar (difference - 33.18g)
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Filo
Filo is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 66mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Filo
Filo is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 3.341g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Filo
Filo is lower in glycemic index (difference - 16)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Filo
Filo is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is cheaper?
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The foods are relatively equal in price ($)
Which food is richer in vitamins?
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It cannot be stated which food is richer in vitamins. See the charts below for detailed information. See the charts below for detailed information. See the charts below for detailed information.

References

All the values for which the sources are not specified explicitly are taken from FDA’s Food Central. The exact link to the food presented on this page can be found below.

  1. Filo - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/172791/nutrients
  2. Pound cake - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/172704/nutrients

All the Daily Values are presented for males aged 31-50, for 2000-calorie diets.

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